We encourage our members, their families and close friends, to participate in the Magna Charta 800th Anniversary Tour hosted by the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons. Our Society hosted about 200 for 750th Anniversary (1965) at Runnymede.It is not necessary to be a member to participate. We welcome all who are interested in the Magna Charta. As space is limited I encourage you to sign up ASAP possibly using a credit card to speed up the process. The 5% cash discount would still apply for the payment of the balance. There are two parts of the Tour, the start page is for the first 6 nights (including June 15, 2015 at Runnymede) and there is a link to the Post Extension for 3 nights within that page. I encourage you to review the details of the Tour offered by Gate1 Travel who is the seller of travel. The dates are June 12, 2015 to June 19, 2015 or June 12, 2015 to June 22, 2015. We will add additional options separately priced, some in the planning process, some dependent on the size of our group and some which may involve deposits. Signing up for the additional options will only be available for those who are participarting in the basic package.
June 2015 800th Anniversary Educational Tour
Program for the National Society of Magna Charta Dames & Barons
Educational Tour June 12 - June 22, 2015
Friday June 12th 2015
Departure from the U.S.A. for England. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
Saturday June 13th 2015
Arrive at Heathrow Airport in England. The Tour Manager will coordinate prearranged transfers to Egham, near Runnymede and Windsor. Enjoy the festive Annual Magna Charta Celebrations at Egham and assemble at a prearranged place for transport to your hotel in London.
Optional for those people already in England: In the morning stroll across Green Park to watch the TROOPING OF THE COLOUR. Many members of the Royal Family attend this ceremony, which commemorates the official birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. This is an amazing spectacle, showing the best of British pomp and ceremony!
Lunch and afternoon at leisure.
A welcome drinks party will enable the participants to be briefly introduced. Those who wish dinner can enjoy a nearby pub or resturant.
Overnight in London. Welcome Drinks Reception.
Sunday June 14th 2015
The basic package includes a day at leisure in London and transportation to Runnymede.
Possible Optional Programs Separately Priced (SP) include:
Optional (SP): Possible dedication of a stature at the Pleasure Grounds in Runnymede, providing the funding can be obtained for the statue. We are considering a contest to propose words for the resisue the Magna Charta and to identify the words for a declaration of human rights which can be supported by international sanctions. The contest winner could be announced at Runnymede.
Optional (SP): Afternoon Polo at Windsor
Dinner at liesure.
Overnight at Hotel, London. Breakfast.
Monday June 15th 2015
Early morning departure for Runnuymede and the 800th Anniversary.
Morning ceremony including rededication of the ABA Monument.
Afternoon festive activities at Runnymede.
Optional (SP): A luncheon or tea nearby.
Optional (SP): Possible late afternoon dinner at Royal Holloway University.
Transportation provided back to London
Evening at leisure.
Tuesday June 16th 2015
The basic package includes a day at liesure in London.
Possible Optional Programs Separately Priced include:
Optional (SP): Lecture and Reception at Royal Holloway
Overnight at the Hotel, London. Breakfast.
Wednesday June 17th 2015
Visit the Magna Charta Exhibit at the British Library
Visit to the Guildhall
Afternoon drive to Lincoln
Overnight at the Hotel, Lincoln. Breakfast.
Thursday June 18th 2015
Day at Lincoln.
Tour of newly renovated Interpretative Center and Library at Lincoln Cathedral. Recognition Dinner for those who have helped us develop awareness of Magna Charta. Final Dinner for those departing on Friday.
Overnight at the Hotel, Lincoln. Breakfast & Dinner.
Friday June 19th 2015
Early departure for those returning to Heathrow and to the United States.
Depart from the hotel by coach to drive to BURY ST. EDMUNDS for a tour and view the shields of the Barons donatedby members of our Society.
Luncheon in Bury St. Edmunds.
This afternoon drive to Framlingham Castle.
Dine at leisure in the evening.
Overnight at the Hotel, London. Breakfast and Lunch.
Saturday June 20th 2015
Visit Kent
Tour Faversham and view an exhibit of the 1300 Magna Charta.
Tour Canterbury Cathedral.
Lunch at liesure in Canterbury.
High Tea at Allington Castle, the home of Sir Robert Worcester
Overnight at the Hotel, London. Breakfast, High Tea.
Sunday June 21th 2015
Today depart from Windsor to drive out to Salisbury.
After lunch return to Salisbury for the day
Farewell dinner at a special venue.
Overnight at the Hotel, London. Breakfast, Dinner.
Monday June 22th 2015
Departure Day! Transfer to airport for your return flight home. Bon Voyage!
Please contact the Society at 215-836-5022 for further information The full itinerary plus the price and terms and conditions, prepared by Gate1 International Travel Service, is available from Gate1. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. The Tour Operator and Seller of Travel for this Tour is Gate1 International Travel Service.
It is not necessary to be a member of the Society to participate.